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Westbrook, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cottonwood County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
831 Population 1,240/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $24,792 per capita
$73,000 Home Value $147,286 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,000 home value, $621/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Westbrook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,422 ft (433 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,240/sq mi
Coordinates44.0422°N, 95.4375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCottonwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.9 / 100
Community Resilience72.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 112 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 116 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 371 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 54 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 29 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 79 km 0
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 97 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 13 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 38 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 78 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 97 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 55 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 75 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 18, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LINCOLN WPA RX (575 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Westbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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